Newsletter 7/5/18: This Boiling Water Hack Is Genius

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Boiling Hot

The trick to keeping your pot of water from boiling over when cooking? Rest a wooden spoon on the handle of the pot. The spoon is much cooler than the bubbles, so upon contact, the bubbles turn back to liquid. You’re in a splash-free zone!  [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Wrinkle Edition

De-wrinkle a shirt in no time by throwing it into the dryer with a few ice cubes for five minutes.

Power Up

All In Your Head(Phones)

You know those earbuds you used this morning to jam out on your commute? Think about the last time you cleaned them. If the answer is never, it’s time to start. The bacteria from your earwax and sweat are in there multiplying, so take a few minutes to clean them out… for your sake. [Swirled]

Down To Work Out

Feeling blue? Try workouts like a 20-minute jog, which releases endorphins in your brain and gives you a “runner’s high,” and strength training, which experts say requires your full concentration and attention, leaving little room to dwell on what’s bothering you. [Swirled]

Do Be So Sour

Hey, gluten-free peeps, your time with bread might not be over just yet. Because of how the grain in sourdough bread is fermented, many people with gluten intolerances are still able to eat it. It’s a grilled cheese party up in here, y’all! (That is, if you’re not lactose intolerant…) [The Huffington Post]

Get It Done

Will That Be Cash Or Credit?

We live in a world of swiping these days, but some of us still prefer to carry cash. While those who prefer to use actual dollars have more control over their spending, the ATM withdrawal fees can be a bummer. And credit card users can, you know, build their credit, but are at a much higher risk for fraud. [Swirled]

We Have You Covered

The cover letter is arguably the pièce de résistance to your entire application — one document that sums up who you are as a professional outside of what your resume can explain. To beef it up, include impressive performance stats, tailor it to every company you apply for a job with and don’t be afraid to show your personality. [Ladders]

Share The Wealth

According to recent research, people with less money are more willing to share their wealth than those who became rich. The reasoning? Researchers speculate that those with less wealth benefitted more when everyone contributed while the richer bunch already had a surplus of financial benefits. [Business Insider]

Savor Each Bite

Buzzed On Cocoa

Whiskey and chocolate lovers, gather. Finally, two faves are combined into one rich, sweet drink thanks to Kings County Distillery. The company is New York’s oldest operating whiskey distillery and makes chocolate whiskey for just $23 a flask. It’s like moonshine and cacao had a baby. [Swirled]

On A Diet

Anyone remember Diet Coke Lime? You might not have noticed, but Coca-Cola discontinued the beverage and, apparently, Diet Coke Cherry could be next. You can still find the flavor for a limited time on Amazon or on those fun Coke Freestyle soda machines in movie theaters and McDonald’s. [BuzzFeed]

Pack Your Bags

Such Great Heights

Don’t look down… unless you want to enjoy incredible views of alpine forests and waterfalls from the observation deck of The First Walk in Switzerland. You’ll definitely need guts to walk along the sky-high platform, but it’s so worth it. [Swirled]

Wine’d You Say?

Research shows that drinking a small amount of alcohol could help you become better at learning languages. Nope, it can’t make you remember Spanish verbs faster, but it could help you push past that nervousness to attempt a perfect accent. [Swirled]

Sharks Ahead!

Shark Week happens once a year (this year, it starts on July 22), but you can take your shark-sighting dreams to the next level by embarking on a specially-curated Shark Week cruise with Caribbean Princess. With both eastern and western Caribbean itineraries, you can score the seven-day trip starting at just $450 a person. [Travel + Leisure]

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